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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 861.37 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 861.37 and 141.40 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 861.37 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/861.37 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 861.37 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 121,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,797.01/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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